Posts Tagged ‘substance abuse’

Alcohol Abuse Charts in the News

Vocal warrior who owned the stage
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By not playing, Divinyls were the talk of the crowd. From 1982 to 1990 there were hits and successful tours. There was also a disintegration of relationships due to rampant drug abuse within the band. Amphlett's drug was alcohol. Success afforded her …
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Support groups in the Manatee-Sarasota area
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Alcohol: The local fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous has a complete schedule of meetings in the Manatee/Sarasota area on the Internet at www.aasrq.org. Crisis calls: 941-951-6810. Central office: … The group offer help to people battling any …
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Why the gun bill failed — in one more chart – Washington Post
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See How Danny Liston Overcame Many Years of Alcoholism – Part 1 of 2

Part 1 – Danny Liston began his big time drinking back in the early 1970s when he, his brother, and a friend started the rock band “Mama’s Pride”. His alcoho…

Community Bulletin Board – Napa Valley Register
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Join us in increasing public awareness and understanding about alcoholism and drug dependence in Napa County during Alcohol Awareness Month. Free. … Regain control and set the stage for a healthy family environment through this 7-week course.
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CASAC to hold 'Preventing Relapse' training
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FREDONIA – "Preventing Relapse: An Action Plan" workshop will be offered through the Chautauqua Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council. Prevention Specialist Tony Bellanca will present this training on Friday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. This three …
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Signs And Symptoms Of Substance Abuse in the News

Glendale speaker: Mental illness, drug abuse are public-health issues
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Hyde proposed the need to train people outside of the behavioral-health field about the signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance use and what to do about it. The event featured 50 national and local speakers. More details: terrros.org or …
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YES Plans Drug Awareness Program for Parents at Juanita High April 24
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The presentation will cover substances commonly abused, signs and symptoms of drug use, risk factors, setting healthy boundaries, and more. “The best way to keep your child safe is to become an informed advocate,” says Tena Youngberg, CDP, NCAC, the …
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Drug And Alcohol Abuse Counseling in the News

Longtime volunteer at Bethany Baptist Church saves lives through substance …
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For 22 years, Ms. Clary has helped run the faith-based substance abuse program. They meet three times a week and it includes one-on-one counseling. Tammy Givens was hooked on crack and alcohol before meeting Ms. Clary. “She motivates us and lets us …
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Using drugs to cure a drug addiction
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There is a not insignificant part of the population that finds it prohibitively counter-intuitive to treat substance abuse with more substances, said Orman Hall, director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services. The freshness of …
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Floyd Mayweather finds more to life than 'Money' – USA Today
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The New Old Age: A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse
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Substance abuse and mental illness are on the rise among older people.        
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A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse
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Substance abuse and mental illness are on the rise among the elderly.
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New effort aims to help parents talk about teen drug, alcohol abuse
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A group of substance abuse prevention coalitions are working together to increase awareness of the role parents play in preventing their kids from abusing drugs or alcohol. The "Back Each Other Up" campaign kicked off Monday in South Portland, with a goal of better communicating about the dangers of teen drug and alcohol abuse. "Being a parent today can be a very lonely job, and we just have to …
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A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse – New York Times (blog)
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New York Times (blog)

A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse New York Times (blog) Detecting drug or alcohol problems in the elderly is difficult in part because family members and clinicians alike are reluctant to ask about it. Perhaps it's just a form of ageism, but drug abuse is not the first thing that pops into the mind of …

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Councillor dies of alcohol abuse at 30 – The Northern Echo
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Councillor dies of alcohol abuse at 30 The Northern Echo A CONTROVERSIAL UKIP councillor has died aged 30 just weeks after accepting his life was at risk due to chronic alcoholism which saw him drinking up to 70 units a day. Councillor David Potts passed away at his home in West Boldon, South Tyneside, … and more »